May 19, 2025
The 2024 Silver Camp was one of Portsea’s most successful lifesaving education programs. Silver Camp is designed for members aged 16-17 that are interested in upskilling […]
May 13, 2025
The 2024 edition of Platinum Camp continued to establish the program as a mainstay in the Portsea education pathway. Across camp’s three days, another 10 Portsea […]
April 3, 2025
Calling all members with a passion for education – are you interested in becoming a qualified trainer? If so, now’s the time to sign up for […]
March 18, 2025
Wild, windy Warrnambool was anything but at the Labour Day weekend Victorian Lifesaving Senior Championships. The weather was glorious and the water warm – though the […]
February 27, 2025
A fantastic season for the Junior Competition Team finished with the State Championships at Pt Leo Beach over the weekend. Eighteen junior athletes from Portsea competed […]
January 31, 2025
Over January we have been sharing the successes of Portsea’s Open Water swimmers, celebrating their accomplishments at Victoria’s open water swims. Most recently we saw their […]
January 28, 2025
On Sunday, 19th January 2025, the esteemed Life Members of our organization gathered for a special luncheon to honour two new inductees, Julian Byrne and Marc […]
January 15, 2025
Last weekend was an energy-packed affair over on the west coast where members of our Portsea Competition Team showed their colours in the Lorne Pier to […]
January 15, 2025
A huge congratulations to our two Portsea Open Women’s surf boat teams who have taken first and second place in the Open Women’s division of the […]
January 14, 2025
The Lions V Districts Cancer Foundation, Skin Check and Awareness Unit will be attending the swim classic with their mobile skin check van supported by Prof. […]
January 9, 2025
Following last year’s limited turnout in inclement weather, Club Champs 2025 was planned as a ‘pop-up event’, with organisers waiting for perfect conditions. The long-range forecast […]
November 11, 2024
Ladies Summer Lunch 2025 THURSDAY 9 JANUARY 2025 – 12PM WITH POMMERY CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION Featuring fabulous door prizes and a chance to give back to our […]
November 11, 2024
Below is a PDF that shows the Race Schedule. Click on the button below to access it. DOWNLOAD RACE SCHEDULE PDF
October 14, 2024
11 October 2024 Registrations have now closed for the 2024-25 United Energy Portsea Nippers program. A limited number of places may become available as members have […]
September 16, 2024
What is Starfish Nippers? It is a modified and structured Nippers program for all abilities that runs alongside our club’s existing Nippers program and focuses on […]
November 20, 2023
Nippers News Updates Dear Nipper families, Stack Team App A final reminder to download the Stack Team App to your phone. All Nipper comms will be […]
November 8, 2023
2023-24 PSLSC United Energy Nippers Program – Two important reminders Stack Team App A reminder that all Nippers communication is done through the Stack Team App. […]
October 2, 2023
2023-24 PSLSC United Energy Nippers Program- Stack Team App A reminder that all Nippers communication is done through the Stack Team App. This includes information about […]
September 14, 2023
In the middle of July, Portsea’s Inflatable Rescue Boat Racing Team set out on an expedition across Australia to race at the Australian IRB Championships in […]
September 11, 2023
United Energy Nippers registration update: Nippers registration is now closed. If you have missed out on a place, please email [email protected] to be placed on the […]
August 29, 2023
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: UNITED ENERGY PORTSEA SLSC 2023-24 NIPPERS REGISTRATION Before Nippers registration opens next week: Please log into your Portsea SLSC membership account (your Hello Club […]
August 10, 2023
Portsea SLSC is hosting one of Melbourne’s best cover bands “Covered Up” on Saturday the 26th of August Hear Pink, AC/DC, INXS, Dragon, Bon Jovi & […]
July 17, 2023
It’s now time to apply for Silver Camp 2023! By being a part of our Silver Camp in 2022 you will set yourself apart from the […]
June 28, 2023
Friday Night Live Music Presents Chris Smith Starting this Friday 30th June, Tapas and Acoustic Music at the Club! Dates: Friday 30th June 2023 Friday 7th […]
June 20, 2023
Come and join us for a Christmas in July gathering at the Portsea Surf Life Saving Club. A 3 course meal showcasing some great offerings from […]
May 9, 2023
Come join us at The Club for a Mother’s Day brunch! We have a great menu on offer for all to enjoy. We’ll be open from […]
May 4, 2023
The Portsea Competition team continued with its commitment to send athlete representation to Aussies – which this year was held in Perth. Despite the distance to […]
April 5, 2023
The Winter Pool Lifesaving Season is about to start. In the leadup, pool lifesaving/pool rescue training sessions are being hosted by the LSV Pool Coaches at […]
April 5, 2023
Campbell Wilson-Moran Shines at Pool Rescue Australian Championships As the summer season draws to a close, the winter pool lifesaving season kicks off. New Bronzie Campbell […]
April 5, 2023
Your Committee is always looking to identify ways to improve member experience and value your views. Please take a few minutes to complete a brief survey […]
March 27, 2023
Portsea SLSC fielded a small but strong team of U9-U13 athletes at the Victorian Junior State Championships. Twenty Portsea junior members tested their skills at Warrnambool […]
March 15, 2023
The 2023 Victorian Youth/Senior Lifesaving Championships were hosted by the Ocean Grove SLSC on the last weekend in February and the timing of the event saw […]
March 15, 2023
A small but extremely talented group of clubbies trekked to Lorne for the annual masters weekend full of optimism and hamstrings in place. A sign of […]
March 3, 2023
For 9 days commencing New Year’s Eve our Open Women’s Boat crew embarked on the biennial George Bass Surfboat Marathon. The event, which also caters for […]
March 3, 2023
Portsea surf lifesavers have this summer become the dominant open water swim stars, not just in Victoria, but in the National spotlight. Our competition teams focus […]
February 10, 2023
The weather was glorious for our 2023 Portsea Club Champs with flat conditions that might suit all the pool swimmers but lacked the excitement Portsea is […]
February 10, 2023
The Portsea Book Group is a casual and fun way to catch up with other members and read a variety of different books (and just chat […]
January 18, 2023
Portsea SLSC Bay to Surf 2025 Race Information The second annual Portsea SLSC Bay to Surf is fast approaching. This page provides important information for entrants […]
November 11, 2022
Followers of articles in The eBoomer and postings on Facebook would know that at 1am London time on 1st August 2022 Nick Martin, Life Member of […]
November 11, 2022
Mild, yet rainy conditions were the flavour of the day at Endurance Champs at Torquay Front Beach on October 22 as the Portsea Competition Tent was […]
November 10, 2022
We are kicking the season off with a bang! With the past 2 years COVID effected we thought it would be great to get together as […]
September 28, 2022
2022-23 Nipper Program – points to remember: The 2022-23 United Energy Portsea SLSC Nippers Program is fully subscribed. The dates for the Nipper program are as […]
July 29, 2022
As a second season from the reinvigorated Portsea IRB Racing Team draws to a close, a tight knit team of four athletes travelled 900km north to […]
July 15, 2022
Last weekend, a group of our finest emerging lifesavers engaged in our new and exciting Portsea Platinum Camp. Returning to the beach during Portsea’s notorious winter […]
May 3, 2022
Vale David Flockart 9.10.1965 – 30.4.2022 It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of David Flockart, who died on Saturday 30th […]
May 2, 2022
After 2 years of online presentation nights, we’re thrilled to announce that we’re finally gearing up to celebrate the achievements of our active members in person!! […]
April 19, 2022
Our club has the resources to cater for many members who wish to try out, and maybe commit to, competition in the surfboat arena. Surfboat racing […]
April 19, 2022
On January 21, 1980, Michael Parkes, a member of the Portsea SLSC and a friend David McFadyen were running on the beach at Skenes Creek, near […]
April 8, 2022
The Open Women’s Crew was Portsea’s only representative in the Boat Area at the 2022 Victorian Championships. Although missing out on the medals, the crew showed […]
March 25, 2022
The enthusiasm of the Portsea SLSC Junior Competition athletes, coaches and supporters has shined this season after last season was severely impacted due to Covid. Throughout […]
March 18, 2022
Our Easter Seafood Dinner at The Club is back for 2022! The event will take place on Friday 15 April 2022, starting at 5:00pm with Portsea […]
March 16, 2022
Well, another year has past, and a huge weekend for the Portsea masters team down at Lorne for the Vic Titles. However beautiful and fun the […]
March 9, 2022
On March 4th in 1956, former Club Captain John Wishart was tragically taken by a shark while swimming with friends in front of the clubhouse at […]
February 6, 2022
Koonya Beach Tragedy On 10th December 1961 at about 10.40am Robert Evans entered the water on a surf board, although conditions were adverse, and he was […]
January 31, 2022
Remember to get involved in the Portsea raffle & silent auction for your chance to win some incredible prizes, purchase one-of-a-kind items, and support the Portsea […]
January 19, 2022
On the 14th of January 2022 Portsea SLSC held the Inaugural Portsea Bay to Surf! The event saw 500 competitors walk and run through the picturesque […]
January 15, 2022
The 2022 Portsea Swim Classic and Bay to Surf events have been held and the results are available by clicking on either of the below links […]
January 9, 2022
Portsea Classic Weekend – explaining our current position and planning The Portsea Classic Weekend Subcommittee and Club Committee have been regularly meeting to assess and review […]
January 5, 2022
I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. I am aware that we have many members who either have tested positive to COVID-19, or […]
January 2, 2022
There is no doubt now that COVID is on the rise in Victoria, and sadly, the virus is disrupting the long-awaited summer for many Portsea holiday-makers. Our club […]
December 31, 2021
The Portsea Boat Rowers are on the ‘Recruitment Hunt’. Led by our Open Women’s Portsea Cruisers boat crew, there will be a week of rowing training […]
December 22, 2021
The John Wishart Memorial Medal Surf Life Saving Victoria’s most coveted Surf Life Saver of the Year Award is called “The John Wishart Memorial Medal”. It […]
December 14, 2021
Our 2021 Bronzies and instructors waited with anticipation all through our latest lockdown to hear if the famous Portsea Bronze Camp would proceed. After the 2020 […]
December 8, 2021
Surfboats at Portsea – 1950/51 The first surfboat owned by the newly formed Sorrento-Portsea Surf Life Saving Club was the “Fred Matear”. This surfboat was bought […]
November 26, 2021
Competition and Carnival Report With covid lockdowns finally lifting, a backlog of championship events, carnivals and state team trials were crammed into a busy season opening. […]
November 22, 2021
Part Time Bronze Program 2021 This season, we saw another successful year of our Part Time Bronze (PTB) Program. The PTB Program saw 30 candidates effectively […]
October 25, 2021
Born in 1908, Milton surfed at Portsea from the early 1930s. In those days, surfers had to break their way through the crown land fence and […]
October 19, 2021
Exciting news – We are back! The Club reopens Friday 22nd October After the exciting announcement of Victoria’s Covid -19 restrictions easing as of this weekend […]
October 15, 2021
Dear member, We are writing to advise you of Life Saving Victoria’s updated position regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. The current government roadmap for reopening states that participating […]
October 11, 2021
Hundreds of undiagnosed bowel cancer cases during COVID-19 pandemic Victorians urged to prioritise health and do life-saving test today With new Victorian data showing nearly 500 […]
May 30, 2021
Despite a COVID scare and Brisbane lockdown, the Sunshine Coast turned on amazing sunshine and ‘not so amazing’ surf for a festival of Aussies competition, with […]
May 4, 2021
After a late start to the season due to COVID restrictions, the Portsea Competition Team arrived at the 2021 Victorian Championships as an unknown underdog. With […]
March 30, 2021
The Portsea Beach Team at the Life Saving Victoria State Champs might have been small but it packed a fair punch, winning medals in eleven beach […]
March 18, 2021
Matt, Thank you and congratulations to you and everyone who assisted with the Pier 2 Perignon. Special thanks of course to Craig and Sam. What a […]
March 14, 2021
Well, Lorne turned it on for the 2021 Masters, with perfect 2-3 foot surf and 26 degree sunny day. Life Saving Victoria split this year’s Masters […]
February 13, 2021
Please see below another wonderful initiative being promoted by the Sorrento Rotary Club to raise vital funds for Mental Health. Sorrento Rotary Club is a wonderful […]